GitHub Copilot app modernization Java utilities

This article describes several Java-focused tools that are now available using GitHub Copilot app modernization. These tools provide more flexibility for day-to-day development and code maintenance.

Validation

• validate_cves_for_java

  Scans your project for known Java-related Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) and validates that critical vulnerabilities are addressed.

  Sample prompt:

  Check if there's any CVE issues in this Java project using #validate_cves_for_java
  

  

Unit testing

• run_tests_for_java

  Executes your project's unit test suite and reports the results.

  Sample prompt:

  Run unit tests for this Java project using #run_tests_for_java
  

• generate_tests_for_java

  Automatically generates unit tests for your Java code using AI-based code understanding.

  Sample prompt:

  Generate unit test for this Java project using #generate_tests_for_java
  

For more information on test generation, see the relevant documentation or article.

These tools help streamline the Java development lifecycle, making it easier to adopt best practices for upgrades, testing, and security validation regardless of whether you're in an upgrade session.

See also

GitHub Copilot app modernization